Certificate of Completion in Interior Merchandising

Certificate Information

Academic Plan Code

Credits

Career Pathway

Associated Programs

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Interior Merchandising program is intended to provide the student with the knowledge and creative skills important to the home furnishings, colorizing, visual merchandising, and home-staging industries. Students will study design principles and elements, color theory, drafting, furniture layout, historical and modern architecture and furniture, fabrics, and other factors utilized in interior merchandising. Elective coursework allows the student to take specific courses that will help prepare them for the particular segment of the industry they are most interested in pursuing.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is a suggested course sequence by term for the pathway. Students should keep in mind the items below that affect their success in completing the pathway as listed:

The course sequence is laid out by suggested term. It is understood that students may enter the program at different times of the year.

Students should meet with an academic advisor, or program director, or counselor who can assist in assessing student needs that may affect course enrollment. Appropriate resources can be discussed and agreed to in order to address student needs and support successful course completion.

Program Area Key:

Critical Rdg = Critical Reading

FYC = First Year Composition

HU = Humanities and Fine Arts

Mathematics = Mathematics

NS = Natural Science

Oral Comm = Oral Communication

PP = Program Prerequisite

SB = Social & Behavioral Sciences

RC = Required Courses

RE = Restricted Electives

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.

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Disclaimer

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